The AHA has created an advocacy guide in support of international education. Read about the current threats to international education and learn how you can make a difference. 🗃️

If you’re a #GradStudent planning to present a paper or poster at NCPH-AASLH 2026, don’t miss your chance to be considered for a $500 grant available to assist with #conference #travel costs. Apply by this Wednesday, April 1. #PublicHistory https://ncph.org/about/awards/student-awards/

Ready to share your #PublicHistory project? Present your completed project or work-in-progress to fellow #conference attendees at the NCPH-AASLH 2026 Poster Session. Proposals are due this Monday, March 30. #WorkOfRevolution https://ncph.org/conference/2026-annual-meeting/call-for-proposals/

Want to join the #conference program? Consider contributing to a Working Group. Selected discussants will work with their group over 4 months before meeting at AASLH-NCPH 2026. https://ncph.org/conference/2026-annual-meeting/call-for-proposals/working-group-discussant-application/#conference#WorkOfRevolution

The story of Betsy Ross designing the first flag is likely a myth, according to a historian of early American craftswomen who has written a book on her. What's real: she built a flagmaking business that produced hundreds of flags for the U.S. military. theconversation.com/what-betsy-r...

Check out Now & Here, a website featuring nearly 100 projects created by @usaconservation.bsky.social Mellon #Humanities Postdoctoral Fellows and their partners. You’ll find stories of our collective past and user-friendly resources at https://nowandhere.org/#Humanities

Are you working toward getting your #PublicHistory #writing published? Join NCPH's Professional Development Committee and guest speakers this spring for a three-part webinar series on #publishing in public history. Register for one or all webinars at: https://community.ncph.org/event/PublishPH

History practitioners find deep meaning in their work—but they're also experiencing burnout and concerned about low pay. Learn more about the public history workforce: aaslh.org/history-work... Join us to discuss at our upcoming virtual summit: aaslh.org/workforce-su... #WorkforceWednesday

We are thrilled to launch the Densho Public Index of Japanese American Collections. Densho, in partnership with the Henri & Tomoye Takahashi Charitable Foundation, will identify, map, and connect archival materials related to Japanese American history across institutions and communities.

Are you a #PublicHistory #consultant? List your business on NCPH’s Consultants Directory! Potential clients and employers can find historians, architects, museum specialists, editors, authors, exhibit designers, and more. Submit a new entry at: https://ncph.org/consultant-submissions/

In this participatory series, facilitators Linda Norris, Braden Paynter, and Stacey Marie Garcia will help strengthen your ability to meaningfully connect with people inside and outside of your institution. Register for 1 or all 3 workshops at: https://community.ncph.org/event/MeaningfulConvos

Hesitant to present at a #conference? Start with a poster. The AASLH-NCPH Poster Session provides 2 hours to present through one-on-one discussions. Completed #PublicHistory projects and works-in-progress welcome! #WorkOfRevolution https://ncph.org/conference/2026-annual-meeting/call-for-proposals/

Save the Date! Our Members’ Annual Meeting this spring is on Friday, May 1. Join us virtually to learn more about our current priorities, programming and publications, and finances. We’ll leave ample time for questions! Register at: https://community.ncph.org/event/2026-spring-meeting

The Ethics, #AI, and the Public #Humanities Series is wrapping up on March 17 with “AI and History Education,” presented in partnership with the @usaconservation.bsky.social. Register at: https://community.ncph.org/event/AIHumanities#AI#Humanities#History #Education

New on History@Work: Lily Anne Welty Tamai and Michael Yee document how NCPH’s Asian American and Pacific Islander Working Group has grown the presence of AAPIs in #PublicHistory, a model other underrepresented groups could use to grow their presence in the field. Read at https://loom.ly/AbpvVAY#PublicHistory

Chat about your #PublicHistory career path with students and new professionals at AASLH-NCPH 2026. We’re looking for experienced practitioners from all areas of the field but academia. Sign up https://ncph.org/conference/2026-annual-meeting/call-for-proposals/call-for-speed-networking-professionals/

Are you a #GradStudent planning to present at NCPH-AASLH 2026? Apply for the Grad Student Travel Award by April 1 to be considered for one of the FIVE $500 grants available to assist with #conference travel costs. #PublicHistory https://ncph.org/about/awards/student-awards/

NCPH’s Professional Development Committee is hosting 3 #PublicHistory #publishing events on April 7, May 5, and June 2. The series will cover what editors want you to know; what reviewers want you to know; and the ins and outs of nontraditional publishing. https://community.ncph.org/event/PublishPH

Ready to share your #PublicHistory project? The AASLH-NCPH #conference #poster session offers two hours to share completed projects and works-in-progress through one-on-one discussions. Submit by March 30. #WorkOfRevolution https://ncph.org/conference/2026-annual-meeting/call-for-proposals/

The ability to meaningfully connect with each other is one of the most important skills #PublicHistorians can cultivate right now. Join the Creative Futures team for participatory virtual workshops to strengthen your skills and relationships. https://community.ncph.org/event/MeaningfulConvos

Attending our mini-con in DC? Propose a two-minute strategy presentation or a breakout session topic, and list a few specific threats that public historians are facing to help focus the event's conversations at: https://ncph.org/conference/realizing-the-power-of-history/call-for-participants-form/

The NCPH #Accessibility Working Group, with support from the American Council of Learned Societies, updated the “NCPH Guidelines for Building an Accessible Annual Meeting.” We encourage you to use and share the guidelines. https://ncph.org/about/governance-committees/ncph-accessibility-guidelines/#0

"Everything you see here, it could happen to another person again.” In a small town in a conservative corner of Colorado, high school students protect the stories of Amache, one of 10 Japanese American incarceration sites. www.chalkbeat.org/2026/02/19/s...

As we move further into the year, the NCPH #Advocacy Committee wants to offer a reminder: Advocacy does not end when headlines fade, and it does not require constant escalation to remain effective. See resources: https://ncph.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/A-Note-from-the-NCPH-Advocacy-Committee.pdf

On Saturday, The Hermitage addressed the history of 325 people who were enslaved at the home of President Andrew Jackson.

Join the webinar with the William G. Pomeroy Foundation today at 1pm ET to learn more about National #HistoricMarker Weekend! They’ll share tips and resources for anyone planning marker cleaning projects. Register at: https://community.ncph.org/event/HistoricMarkerWeekend#HistoricMarker

Join us for part 3 of the Ethics, #AI, and Public Humanities Series presented with @usaconservation.bsky.social, “Ethical AI use in #Galleries, #Libraries, #Archives, and #Museums” Feb. 26 at 2pm ET. https://ncph.org/conference/ethics-ai-and-the-public-humanities/

Are you thinking about #consulting but aren’t sure what to charge for your services? Join us for “Pricing Strategies for Professionals in #PublicHistory” on Monday, March 2 to better understand the value of your labor and find a pricing structure. https://community.ncph.org/event/PricingStrategies

Save the date for an in-person mini-con! On May 27, 2026, in Washington, DC, NCPH will bring together a diverse group of #PublicHistory practitioners to identify and name the challenges impacting the future of our field. Register: https://community.ncph.org/event/powerofhistorymc#PublicHistory#history #education

Join us for a webinar on Feb. 25 to learn how you can #volunteer during National #HistoricMarker Weekend. Our William G. Pomeroy Foundation colleagues will share practical guidance for planning your marker cleaning project! https://community.ncph.org/event/HistoricMarkerWeekend#volunteer#HistoricMarker#LocalHistory

Government censorship in our national parks violates the very ideals our country was built on – and undermines the mission of the National Park Service. NPCA and @democracyforward.org are suing. Learn more 🔗 https://bit.ly/4rqbpK6

Tomorrow at 6 pm ET, Melanie Deer will explain why a group of international and intercultural representatives wants to add an 11th Agent to the 10 Agents of Deterioration that has been used by #preservation professionals since the ’90s. https://community.ncph.org/event/CollectionsCulturalCare

Join us in welcoming new leadership! Thank you to all voters and the Nominating Committee, and a special thanks to the candidates who agreed to allow their names to be placed on the ballot. Learn more about this year’s group of elected officers at https://ncph.org/news/2026-ncph-election-results/.

NCPH has signed on to @penamerica.bsky.social's letter, calling on Texas A&M to rescind censorship policies.

The Call for Posters for our 2026 joint conference with @aaslh.org this September in Providence, Rhode Island is now open! Submit a poster for consideration by Monday, March 30. #WorkOfRevolution https://ncph.org/conference/2026-annual-meeting/call-for-proposals/

Have you noticed a #HistoricalMarker in your community that could use a little care? Join this webinar with the William G. Pomeroy Foundation to learn about how you can care for that marker during National Historic Marker Weekend. https://community.ncph.org/event/HistoricMarkerWeekend#HistoricalMarker#LocalHistory

Part 2 of the Ethics, #AI, and the Public Humanities Series, “The Ethics of AI: What’s the Harm?” is Feb. 12 at noon Eastern. The series is presented in partnership with @usaconservation.bsky.social. https://ncph.org/conference/ethics-ai-and-the-public-humanities/

Are you a #PublicHistory consultant or independent #historian, or looking to take on contract work? Guest speaker Rhonda Lauritzen will help you understand the value of your labor and find a pricing structure that works for you. https://community.ncph.org/event/PricingStrategies#PublicHistory

The 10 Agents of Deterioration–the ten biggest threats to #heritage objects and collections–has guided collections and #preservation specialists since the '90s. Now, hear from Melanie Deer about a proposed 11th Agent: Incorrect Cultural Care. https://community.ncph.org/event/CollectionsCulturalCare

To the many #PublicHistory professionals and students who are carrying on the good work in challenging times–we see you and want to recognize you. NCPH 2026 #award winners will be honored at NCPH-AASLH 2026. Submit a nomination or application by Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026. https://ncph.org/about/awards/

The #GradStudent Travel Award deadline is now April 1, 2026! This award helps cover travel costs for #GradStudent members accepted for inclusion in the NCPH-AASLH 2026 conference program. Five travel awards of $500 each will be given out this year! https://ncph.org/about/awards/student-awards/

Did you complete a public history #project as part of coursework in a #PublicHistory program in the past two academic years? Apply for the NCPH Student Project Award by Sunday, Feb. 1. The winner receives a $500 grant for attendance at NCPH-AASLH 2026! https://ncph.org/about/awards/student-awards/

The #WWII Home Front series ends on Jan. 30 with “Remembering African American Service a Different Way.” Tim Campbell will discuss how historical perspective can influence the significance of a historical event. Register at: https://community.ncph.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?alias=WWIIWebinars2026

On Jan. 27, 2026, the NCPH Board voted to endorse @oah.org's Statement on the Freedom and Slavery exhibit removal at Independence National Historical Park. We join with OAH in continuing “to push back against efforts to erase, sanitize, or distort history.”

Reminder–the #Ethics, #AI, and the Public Humanities Series, presented in partnership with @usaconservation.bsky.social, begins on Jan. 29 with Defining and Demystifying “AI” and “MachineLearning.” https://ncph.org/conference/ethics-ai-and-the-public-humanities/

The #WWII and the Home Front series continues on Wednesday with “Fences of War: Spatial Boundaries and Microhistories of WWII.” Cassie Tanks will share experiences of the home front using #OralHistories and local #archives. https://community.ncph.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?alias=WWIIWebinars2026

New on History@Work–#PublicHistorian and #archivist Dr. Rhonda D. Jones writes, “archiving Black Boston is not about nostalgia; it’s about possibility. It’s about asserting that our past is not a footnote to the city’s grand narrative but central to it.” #BostonHistory https://loom.ly/b_Hc-mE

Discover how #HistoricalMarkers can enrich communities and highlight #LocalHistory in this workshop. You’ll learn how to identify meaningful marker topics, document historical significance, and gain insight into submitting a grant app. Register at: https://community.ncph.org/event/PomeroyJan2026

If you want the benefits of #NCPHMembership but need help covering membership costs, the Membership Support Fund is here to help us stay connected by covering membership costs for those experiencing financial insecurity. Self-report anytime at: https://ncph.org/funding-need-self-reporting-form/

Don’t miss “Untangling the Legislative #History of National Heritage Areas,” presented in partnership with the #NationalParkService, tomorrow, Jan. 21. If you help manage or conduct research on NHAs, this one is for you! https://community.ncph.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2021677&group=#History